The Joy of Using Natural Soap
Posted by admin in Natural Remedies, skin careMay 27th, 2009 | 2 CommentsSurely you are aware of all those buzz about going natural and organic these days. These are not just fads—they are a way of life now especially after knowing how great the health risks are if we continue on exposing ourselves to chemicals. Every bar of soap you can find in a supermarket isle is chemical-laden and rich in the ever famous triclosan—the antibacterial agent primarily used as pesticide.
These commercial soaps are drying and very unforgiving to your skin. They strip the skin’s natural moisture and alter its pH levels making your skin look lifeless and dull. Sometimes it even causes skin reactions such as rashes, redness and acne. All of which you can avoid if you are natural and organic soaps.
Homemade soap making is actually fun, if you try making them yourself but of course, you will need to experiment with it for a little while before you can finally perfect the art of natural soap making. The benefits of which are tremendous, not to mention there is a big market out there for organic and natural soaps. If you make your own natural soap, you will know what goes inside a bar you are using rather than guessing it out. You can also customize your soap according to what your skin demands. Natural soaps are best for those with sensitive skins.
In making your own natural soap, you will only need a melt and pour base such as organic palm or coconut oil, molds and essential oils. You can find more ingredients to use in an organic store. You can also check out organic soap making books for fun and exciting ideas.
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Organic Apple Skin Care
Posted by admin in Natural Remedies, skin careMay 16th, 2009 | 4 CommentsOf course, you have heard the lines, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” right? Well, it turned out that apple can really prevent not only the doctors but your dermatologist as well.
It’s true! Apples have many health benefits—inside and out. It’s a given fact that they are a good source of fiber especially with the skin on. They are also effective anti-oxidants and very rich in vitamin C. It was even said that apples can prevent Alzheimer’s disease from occurring to our elderly friends.
Apples are good for our skin as well. They contain alpha-hydroxy acids that are very effective in exfoliating your dead skin cells making it youthful and radiant. What’s more, you can make your own homemade apple skin care preparations such as facial mask and body exfoliants that are easy to make and quite delicious to use; surely you will have fun using these apple based homemade skin care preparations. Don’t forget to do a patch test first before applying these preparations to your skin to determine if you have allergies to some of the ingredients.
For the apple face mask which is a personal favorite of mine, you will need an apple, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tbsp oats. Mix them in a blender until smooth and apply to face. Leave the apple facial mask on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off with water. This is best done at night before sleeping to give your skin time to recuperate from the exfoliating session. Repeat twice a week to achieve and maintain a good looking skin.
Organic Skin Care for Pregnant Moms
Posted by admin in Hair products, skin careMay 10th, 2009 | 1 CommentPregnancy is one joyous event in a woman’s life and should be cherished forever. It signals another turning point in her life which leaves behind an indelible mark in a woman’s heart. Unfortunately, it does leave marks—inside and out.
The common skin problem for pregnant women is stretch marks; usually accompanied by slight hair loss and minor bouts of rashes and skin breakouts. Dryness and over pigmentation are common occurrence to a pregnant woman’s life. Just the same, they can be quite irritating and frustrating to look at.
Pregnant women are highly discouraged from using chemical-laden skin care products since these are easily absorbed by the skin therefore can affect the baby inside your womb as well. If you want to help your skin to cope up with pregnancy stresses, your best bet is to go organic.
There are organic creams made for stretch marks; although these creams won’t erase those nasty stretch marks, it will minimize the appearance and will make your skin achieve a healthy glow. Some girls are wise enough to know that stretch marks could be avoided by using toning oils and organic creams during the pregnancy itself. While it was found out that hair fall during pregnancy is a hormonal response of the body, pregnant women should use organic hair care products instead of regular shampoo since these types of shampoos can only aggravate hair loss.
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